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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 4,740.84, 6,542.73 and 2,645.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 4,740.84, 6,542.73 and 2,645.28 is: 3,650.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    4,740.84 : 6,542.73 = 2,645.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    4,740.84/6,542.73 = 2,645.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    4,740.84x = 6,542.73 × 2,645.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    4,740.84x = 17,307,352.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,307,352.81/4,740.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,650.69

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